$19,200
USA, 1973 Persian walnut, rosewood, maple burl 19½ w x 21 d x 22 h in (50 x 53 x 56 cm)
The Kornblut case was originally designed in 1964 for Mr.
Kornblut, a client of George Nakashima. The Kornblut cabinet showcases the skill of Nakashima's woodworking in a concise form. The examples offered here are constructed of solid Persian walnut, with solid rosewood doors punctuated with a maple burl handle. Fine examples of this form sold by the original owners. Sold with a photocopy of the original design sketch. provenance: Barry Blackman, Silver Spring, MD
result: $19,200
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Auctioneer:
Wright Auctions
Date:
2004-10-03